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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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